Philippians 2:14-15 (NKJV) 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world…
There’s no doubt that we live in a crooked world, where good seems to be overtaken by evil.
People look to take care of themselves and push the needs of others to the side in an effort to make sure they get what they want. And they complain so much!
Complaining seems to be a popular thing to do these days. People will complain about just about anything. And if we’re not careful we can get caught up in it and follow them right down the same crooked path.
Don’t do it!
As children of God, followers of Christ, we can’t allow ourselves to fall into the trap of becoming complainers. It can happen easily, and the next thing we know, we catch ourselves sounding just like everyone else.
Here’s what God’s word says about it.
Jude 1:16 (NKJV) 16 These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage.
And here’s what He tells us to do instead!
Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
And that will cure our complaining problem!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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